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Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
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Title14 Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline |
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SubTitle14-298-1_14-298-911. State Traffic Administration |
| Sec. 14-298-1. |
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Disapproved, June 8, 1965. |
| Sec. 14-298-2. [Repealed] |
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Repealed November 5, 1999. |
| Sec. 14-298-3. [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 24, 1969. |
| Sec. 14-298-3a. Traffic control devices and measures at grade crossings |
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Traffic control devices and traffic control measures shall be installed on state highways at railroad grade crossings as prescribed by the Office of the State Traffic Administration. Any person who fails to comply with any such traffic control device or traffic control measure shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by section 14-314 of the Connecticut General Statutes. |
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(Effective June 24, 1969; Amended December 27, 2017) |
| Sec. 14-298-4—14-298-56. [Repealed] |
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Repealed November 3, 1981. |
| Sec. 14-298-57—14-298-110. [Repealed] |
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Repealed April 24, 1973. |
| Sec. 14-298-111—14-298-147. [Repealed] |
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Repealed November 3, 1981. |
| Sec. 14-298-148—14-298-148a. [Repealed] |
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Repealed August 29, 1973. |
| Sec. 14-298-149—14-298-205. [Repealed] |
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Repealed November 3, 1981. |
| Sec. 14-298-206—14-298-234. [Repealed] |
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Repealed May 17, 1973. |
| Sec. 14-298-235. Speed |
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The maximum speed limit for all vehicles on limited access state highways shall be 55 miles per hour, except as otherwise established by the Office of the State Traffic Administration. |
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(Effective November 20, 1975; Amended November 5, 1999; Amended December 27, 2017) |
| Sec. 14-298-236. Definitions |
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As used in sections 14-298-237 to 14-298-252, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following terms shall be construed as follows: (1) "Camper" has the same meaning as provided in section 14-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (2) "Commercial motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle designed for the transportation of merchandise or freight and bearing commercial motor vehicle registration; (3) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Transportation; (4) "Emergency vehicle" means all police and ambulance vehicles and fire apparatus responding to an official call or performing an actual service; (5) "Highway right-of-way" means the entire area, including highways, bridges, buildings, structures and lands encompassed by the lateral property lines purchased and owned by the state for the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges and access to service facilities. Where "highway" is used herein, it shall be interpreted as meaning or including the highway right-of-way; (6) "Limited access state highway" has the same meaning as section 14-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (7) "Median divider" has the same meaning as section 14-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (8) "Motor scooter" or "motorized bicycle" means any motor vehicle having a saddle or seat for the use of the operator and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground at a maximum sustained speed of less than fifty-five miles per hour; (9) "Motor vehicle" has the same meaning as section 14-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (10) "Office" means the Office of the State Traffic Administration; (11) "Parked vehicle" has the same meaning as section 14-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (12) "Parkway" means any state highway receiving special treatment in landscaping and marginal planting, especially designed for, and devoted exclusively to, the use and accommodation of noncommercial motor vehicle traffic, and to which access may be allowed only at highway intersections designated by the commissioner and designed by him so as to eliminate cross traffic of vehicles; (13) "Passenger motor vehicle" has the same meaning as section 14-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (14) "Passenger and commercial motor vehicle" has the same meaning as section 14-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (15) "Pedestrian" means any person on foot; (16) "Shoulder" has the same meaning as section 14-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (17) "Travel lane" means that portion of the highway for the forward movement of a single line of vehicles; (18) "Wrecker" has the same meaning as section 14-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976; Amended December 27, 2017) |
| Sec. 14-298-237. Compliance |
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All persons using limited access state highways shall comply with the Office rules and regulations, signs, signals and markings except as follows: (a) When engaged in official duties, personnel of the Office, Department of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles, state and local police departments and operators of emergency vehicles shall be exempt from these regulations; (b) Contractors and their employees engaged in construction, maintenance, landscaping or surveys directly related to traffic with the written approval of the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative shall be exempt from these regulations. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976; Amended December 27, 2017) |
| Sec. 14-298-238. Restricted use of limited access state highways |
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The following are prohibited from entry upon and use of the highway right of way of the parkways and other limited access state highways; (a) Pedestrians, except during emergencies or except on facilities specifically provided therefore; (b) Animals, other than in vehicles and horses ridden or led on bridle paths provided by proper authorities; (c) Bicycles, except on paths specifically provided therefore; (d) Motorized bicycles and motor scooters; (e) Vehicles drawn or propelled other than by motor power; (f) Self-propelled or drawn construction and agricultural equipment or equipment not designed or employed in general highway transportation, except contractors' vehicles performing in accordance with department of transportation contracts directly connected with the facility and only via the nearest entrance to and exit from the work site; (g) Vehicles in tow by a non-rigid connection; (h) Vehicles with car top loads which extend beyond the lateral limits of the vehicle. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976) |
| Sec. 14-298-239. Slow vehicles |
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Vehicles unable to maintain a reasonable speed shall be driven within the extreme right travel lane of the highway and removed from the highway at the nearest exit. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976) |
| Sec. 14-298-240. Disabled vehicles |
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Disabled vehicles shall be immediately removed from the travel lanes and shall be removed from the highway as promptly as possible by the owner or his agent, or by a law enforcement agency at the owner's expense. Such vehicles shall be towed by duly authorized and properly equipped wrecker vehicles, using a rigid tow bar and shall use the extreme right hand travel lane. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976) |
| Sec. 14-298-241. Parking in highway right of way |
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No person shall allow his vehicle to remain standing or parked within the highway right-of-way except in areas provided for this purpose and in obedience to signs, signals or the directions of officers. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976) |
| Sec. 14-298-242. Picking up or discharging passengers |
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Picking up or discharging passengers within the highway right-of-way is prohibited except in areas designed for such purposes. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976) |
| Sec. 14-298-243. Hitchhiking |
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(a) Hitchhiking, soliciting of rides and loitering are prohibited within the highway right of way. (b) The picking up of hitchhikers within the highway right of way is prohibited. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976) |
| Sec. 14-298-244. [Repealed] |
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Repealed November 5, 1999. |
| Sec. 14-298-245. Prohibited movements |
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(a) "U" turns and crossing the median divider are prohibited. (b) Backing of vehicles on the highway is prohibited. (c) No vehicle shall be operated in a direction contrary to the normal or directed flow of traffic. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976) |
| Sec. 14-298-246. Caravans |
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Vehicles traveling in caravan, convoy or cortege shall use the extreme right travel lane provided for traffic. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976) |
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(a) Picnicking or the lighting of fires is prohibited except at locations provided. (b) Camping, hunting or shooting within the highway right of way is prohibited. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976) |
| Sec. 14-298-248. Sale or distribution of goods |
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No person, firm or corporation shall distribute, sell or offer for sale any goods within the highway right of way except at facilities provided and as set forth in contracts with the commissioner. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976) |
| Sec. 14-298-249. Restricted use of parkways |
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The following are prohibited from entry upon and use of the highway right of way of those limited access state highways designated as parkways: (a) commercial motor vehicles; (b) trailers; (c) all towed vehicles except as provided in section 14-298-240; (d) buses; (e) hearses when part of a procession or cortege; (f) vehicles bearing other than passenger, camper, taxicab, vanpool, or hearse registrations and those vehicles bearing combination registrations which have a gross weight in excess of seventy-five hundred pounds; (g) vehicles whose dimensions, including any load, exceed one of the following: Length—twenty-four feet, width—seven feet, six inches, height—eight feet. |
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(Effective November 23, 1984) |
| Sec. 14-298-250. Authorized tasks |
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Persons may, with written permission of the Office perform such tasks on a limited access state highway as are authorized in said written permission subject to such restrictions as set forth by the Office. A copy of said written permission shall be carried by such persons. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976; Amended December 27, 2017) |
| Sec. 14-298-251. Parkway permits |
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Permits for entry upon and use of the parkways by vehicles normally excluded therefrom may be issued by the Office when, in its opinion, the interests of public necessity are served thereby. Such permits shall be in writing and shall specify the period of validity of such permit, the parkway or portion thereof and the identity of the vehicle concerned. A copy of the permit shall be carried in the vehicle. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976; Amended December 27, 2017) |
| Sec. 14-298-252. Emergency permission |
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When emergency requires, the state police commissioner or his authorized representative may grant permission for the use of the parkways by vehicles normally excluded therefrom. Such permission shall designate the vehicle or vehicles and shall specify the portion of the parkways over which travel will be permitted. |
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(Effective June 3, 1976) |
| Sec. 14-298-253—14-298-259. [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 3, 1976. |
| Sec. 14-298-260. [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 24, 1969. |
| Sec. 14-298-260a. [Repealed] |
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Repealed April 20, 1971. |
| Sec. 14-298-260b. [Repealed] |
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Repealed May 16, 1972. |
| Sec. 14-298-260c. [Repealed] |
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Repealed May 22, 1973. |
| Sec. 14-298-260d. [Repealed] |
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Repealed April 26, 1976. |
| Sec. 14-298-260e. [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 27, 1977. |
| Sec. 14-298-260f. [Repealed] |
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Repealed July 17, 1978. |
| Sec. 14-298-260g. [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 20, 1979. |
| Sec. 14-298-260h. [Repealed] |
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Repealed April 7, 1980. |
| Sec. 14-298-260i. [Repealed] |
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Repealed April 14, 1981. |
| Sec. 14-298-260j. [Repealed] |
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Repealed April 27, 1982. |
| Sec. 14-298-260k. [Repealed] |
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Repealed November 5, 1999. |
| Sec. 14-298-261. [Repealed] |
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Repealed August 4, 1970. |
| Sec. 14-298-261a. [Repealed] |
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Repealed March 26, 1981. |
| Sec. 14-298-262. Use of state highways |
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(a) As used in this section "special event" means a gathering of persons assembled for patriotic, religious, athletic, political, memorial or civic purposes. (b) The local traffic authority of any municipality shall obtain permission from the Office of the State Traffic Administration to use a state highway for a parade, a bike-a-thon, a walk-a-thon, or a special event. (c) Such required permission shall be requested not less than ninety (90) days prior to the scheduled event. (d) The Office of the State Traffic Administration shall in cooperation with the local traffic authority or state police, determine the necessity for an alternate route for through traffic on state highways, the location and type of traffic control devices and for uniform traffic personnel required. (e) The local traffic authority shall be responsible for seeing that all requirements of the Office of the State Traffic Administration are complied with and all emergency services and public utilities which could be affected are notified. (f) The Office of the State Traffic Administration may waive any one or more of the above requirements upon showing of justification for such action. |
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(Effective January 24, 1975; Amended December 27, 2017) |
| Sec. 14-298-263. Description of organization |
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(a) The Office of the State Traffic Administration, which derives its authority from Section 14-298 of the Connecticut General Statutes, is the successor to the State Traffic Commission and was established to provide for a uniform system of traffic control signal devices, signs and markings consistent with the provisions of Chapter 249 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (b) The Executive Director of the Office has the responsibility of the operation of the Office of the State Traffic Administration and related functions duly delegated to the Executive Director by the Commissioner of Transportation. (c) The Office of the State Traffic Administration processes all traffic regulatory matters investigated by the Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Local Traffic Authorities of the municipalities. Reports and recommendations are submitted by the Department of Transportation - Bureau of Engineering and Construction - Division of Traffic Engineering to the Office of the State Traffic Administration for review and consideration. |
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(Effective December 3, 1996; Amended December 27, 2017) |
| Sec. 14-298-264. Official address |
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All communications should be addressed to Executive Director, Office of the State Traffic Administration, P. O. Box 317546, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131-7546. |
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(Effective December 3, 1996; Amended December 27, 2017) |
| Sec. 14-298-265. Public inspection |
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In addition to publication of the adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations pursuant to section 4-168 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a compilation of all regulations, policy statements, final orders, decisions and opinions is available for public inspection at the Office of the State Traffic Administration. |
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(Effective December 3, 1996; Amended December 27, 2017) |
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All formal requests for traffic studies of a regulatory nature should be made through the Local Traffic Authority of each municipality. A copy of the list of local traffic authorities is available from the Office. |
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(Effective August 29, 1972; Amended December 27, 2017) |
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(a) Traffic signal permits Application forms for traffic signal permits are available from the Office of the State Traffic Administration. Pursuant to Section 14-299 of the Connecticut General Statutes, permits for the installation of approved traffic control signal lights are issued to the traffic authority having jurisdiction. (b) Speed limit certificates Application forms for speed limit certificates are available from the Office of the State Traffic Administration. Pursuant to Section 14-218a of the Connecticut General Statutes, speed limit certificates are issued to the local municipalities for approved speed limits on town roads and speed limits are also established on any state highway, bridge or parkway built or maintained by the state. (c) No Passing zones No Passing zones on state highways are recommended by an engineering study and pursuant to Section 14-234 of the Connecticut General Statutes approved by the Office and indicated by appropriate markings, or, when necessary, signs. (d) Through truck routes Pursuant to Section 14-298 of the Connecticut General Statutes the Office makes regulations, in cooperation and agreement with local traffic authorities, respecting the use by through truck traffic of streets and highways within the limits of and under the jurisdiction of, any city, town or borough of the state for protection and safety of the public. (e) Certificate for traffic generator Upon proper application and subsequent investigation, certificates for traffic generators, as described in Section 14-312-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, are issued upon approval pursuant to Sections 14-311 and 14-311c of the Connecticut General Statutes. (f) Miscellaneous permits Pursuant to Section 14-298 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the following permits are issued: (1) to perform such tasks as are authorized in written permission on a state highway subject to such restrictions as are set forth by the Office as cited in Section 14-298-250 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; (2) for use of parkways by vehicles normally excluded therefrom as cited in Section 14-298-251 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; and (3) for use of state highways for special events as authorized in written permission subject to such restrictions as set forth by the Office as cited in section 14-298-262 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. (g) State-owned properties Pursuant to Section 14-298 of the Connecticut General Statutes, regulations are adopted for the use of state highways and roads on state-owned properties. (h) Assistance to towns The Office of the State Traffic Administration, through the office of the commissioner, aids and assists towns on all other traffic regulatory matters which come under its jurisdiction. (i) The Office of the State Traffic Administration approves various traffic regulatory measures as defined by the federal Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices, except for those matters of a routine nature for which the commission has granted the Department of Transportation blanket approval to implement. The Office shall retain on file a list of such items. |
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(Effective December 3, 1996; Amended December 27, 2017) |
| Sec. 14-298-268. Petition for requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of regulation |
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The Office of the State Traffic Administration will accept petitions requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of a regulation of said Office in the following form: (1) A petition must be in writing indicating the manner in which and the date on which it is being filed at the Office of the State Traffic Administration. (2) The petition shall be signed by the petitioner and shall include the petitioner's address for purpose of reply. (3) The petition shall clearly state the language to be promulgated, amended or repealed. (4) The petition may include a statement of facts and arguments in support thereof. When the requirements of the above have been complied with, the Office of the State Traffic Administration shall promptly rule on such petition. |
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The Office of the State Traffic Administration will accept a petition for declaratory ruling as to the applicability of any statutory provision or of any regulation or order of the agency administered by the Office in the following form: (1) A petition stating the factual background of the issue must be in writing and include the date on which it is being filed in the Office of the State Traffic Administration. (2) The petition shall be signed by the petitioner and shall include the petitioner's address for purpose of reply. (3) The petition shall state clearly the question of applicability upon which it seeks a ruling. (4) The petition shall state the position of the petitioner with respect to the question of applicability. (5) The petition may include an argument in support of the position of the petitioner with such legal citation as may be appropriate. |
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(Effective August 29, 1972; Amended December 27, 2017) |
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| Sec. 14-298-270(a). Through trucks exemption |
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Through trucks operating under a special permit issued pursuant to section 14-270 of the general statutes of Connecticut, as revised, shall be exempt from those no through truck restrictions as deemed necessary by the commissioner of transportation and as specified in the permit. |
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(Effective April 22, 1977) |
| Sec. 14-298-272—14-298-321. [Repealed] |
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Repealed November 5, 1999. |
| Sec. 14-298-322—14-298-499. [Reserved] |
| Sec. 14-298-500. Uniformity |
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(a) All regulatory, warning, and guide signs on public highways, in parking lots having a capacity of 20 or more vehicles, and in commercial establishments shall be of the type approved by the Office of the State Traffic Administration and shall be in compliance with the provisions set forth in 23 CFR 655.603. (b) Such signs shall conform to the standards set forth in the following publications as applicable, except as otherwise provided in sections 14-298-500 to 14-298-900, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) The 2009 edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways” (MUTCD) approved by the Federal Highway Administration; (2) The 2004 edition of the “Standard Highway Signs” approved by the Federal Highway Administration; and (3) The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s “Catalog of Signs”. (c) The decision to use a particular sign at a particular location shall be made on the basis of either an engineering study or the application of engineering judgment as defined in the MUTCD. (d) Engineering judgment shall be exercised in the selection and application of all traffic control devices. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Amended January 14, 2012) |
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(a) Traffic signs shall be placed only by the authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic. (b) No traffic sign or its support installed for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic shall bear any message that is not essential to traffic control. |
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(a) Each standard sign shall be displayed only for the specific purpose presented for it in these regulations. (b) Before any new highway or any detour or temporary route is opened to traffic all necessary signs shall be in place. (c) Signs required by road conditions or restrictions shall be removed without undue delay when those conditions cease to exist or the restrictions are withdrawn. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981) |
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Repealed December 9, 1999. |
| Sec. 14-298-504. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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| Sec. 14-298-511. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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| Sec. 14-298-513. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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| Sec. 14-298-515. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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| Sec. 14-298-530. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-531. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-532. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-533. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-534. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-535. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-536. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-537. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-538. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-539. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-540. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-541. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-542. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-543. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-544. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-545. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-546. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-547. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-548. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-549. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-550. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-551. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-552. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-553. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-554. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Effective December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-555. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed December 9, 1999. |
| Sec. 14-298-556—14-298-599. [Reserved] |
| Sec. 14-298-600. Uniformity |
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Latest version.
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(a) All markings on public highways, in parking lots having a capacity of 20 or more vehicles, and in commercial establishments shall be of the type approved by the Office of the State Traffic Administration and shall be in compliance with the provisions set forth in 23 CFR 655.603. (b) Such markings shall conform to the standards set forth in the following publications as applicable, except as otherwise provided in sections 14-298-500 to 14-298-900 inclusive of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) The 2009 edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways” (MUTCD) approved by the Federal Highway Administration; and (2) The 2004 edition of the “Standard Highway Signs” approved by the Federal Highway Administration; (c) The decision to use a particular marking at a particular location shall be made on the basis of either an engineering study or the application of engineering judgment as defined in the MUTCD. (d) Engineering judgment shall be exercised in the selection and application of all traffic control devices. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-601. Legal Authority |
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Latest version.
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Markings shall be placed or caused to be placed only by the traffic authority having jurisdiction over the regulating, warning, and guiding of traffic. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Amended January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-602. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-603. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-604. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-605. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-606. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-607. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-608. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-609. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-610. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-611. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-612. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-613. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 9, 1999; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-614. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-615. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-616. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-617. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 9, 1999; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-618. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-619. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-620. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-621. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 9, 1999; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-622. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-623. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-624. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-625. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-626. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-627. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-628. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-629. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-630. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-631. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-632. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-633. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective May 28, 1982; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-634. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-635. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed December 9, 1999. |
| Sec. 14-298-636. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1982; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-637—14-298-699. [Reserved] |
| Sec. 14-298-700. Uniformity |
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Latest version.
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(a) All traffic control signals on public highways, within parking lots having a capacity of 20 or more vehicles, and within commercial establishments shall be of the type approved by the Office of the State Traffic Administration and shall be in compliance with the provisions set forth in 23 CFR 655.603. (b) Such traffic control signals shall conform to the standards set forth in the 2009 Edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways” (MUTCD), except as otherwise provided in sections 14-298-500 to 14-298-900 inclusive of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. (c) The decision to install a traffic control signal at a particular location shall be made on the basis of an engineering study. (d) Engineering judgment should be exercised in the selection and application of all traffic control devices. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-701. Legal Traffic Authority |
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Latest version.
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Traffic control signals shall be installed or caused to be installed only by the traffic authority having jurisdiction to install, operate and maintain traffic control signals on public highways in accordance with Section 14-299 of the Connecticut General Statutes. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Amended January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-702. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-703. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-704. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-705. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-706. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-707. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-708. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-709. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-710. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-711. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-712. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-713. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-714. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-715. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-716. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-717. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-718. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-719. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-720. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-721. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-722. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-723. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-724. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-725. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-726. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-727. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-728. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-729. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-730. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-731. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-732. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-733. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-734. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-735. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-736. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-737. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-738. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-739. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-740. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-741. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-742—14-298-799. |
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Latest version.
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Reserved. |
| Sec. 14-298-800. Uniformity |
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Latest version.
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(a) All temporary traffic control devices used on road or street construction, maintenance work, or for incident management, shall be of the type approved by the Office of the State Traffic Administration and shall be in compliance with the provisions set forth in 23 CFR 655.603. (b) Such devices shall conform to the standards set forth in the following publications as applicable, except as provided otherwise in sections 14-298-500 to 14-298-900, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) The 2009 edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways” (MUTCD) approved by the Federal Highway Administration; (2) The 2004 edition of the “Standard Highway Signs” approved by the Federal Highway Administration; and (3) The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s “Catalog of Signs”. (c) The decision to use a particular device at a particular location shall be made on the basis of either an engineering study or the application of engineering judgment as defined in the MUTCD. (d) Engineering judgment should be exercised in the selection and application of all temporary traffic control devices. |
|
(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-801. Responsibility |
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Latest version.
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The standards set forth in section 14-298-800 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies are for application by: (1) The Department of Transportation and municipalities performing construction, maintenance, and incident management operations on roads or streets. (2) Contractors employed in road or street construction or maintenance under contract to any governmental authority. (3) All others, including employees of public utility companies, performing any work on highways or so closely adjacent as to create hazards for the public or for themselves. |
|
(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Amended January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-802. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-803. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-804. [Repealed] |
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Latest version.
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-805. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-806. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-807. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-808. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-809. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-810. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-811. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-812—14-298-899. |
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Reserved. |
| Sec. 14-298-900. Uniformity |
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(a) Traffic control systems for railroad-highway grade crossings include all signs, markings, signals, control or warning devices, and illumination devices and their supports along highways approaching and at railroad-highway crossings at-grade. (b) Such control systems shall conform to the standards set forth in the following publications as applicable, except as otherwise provided in sections 14-298-500 to 14-298-900, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) The 2009 edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways” (MUTCD) approved by the Federal Highway Administration; (2) The 2004 edition of the “Standard Highway Signs” approved by the Federal Highway Administration; and (3) The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s “Catalog of Signs”. (c) The decision to use a particular traffic control system at a particular location shall be made on the basis of either an engineering study or the application of engineering judgment as defined in the MUTCD. (d) Engineering judgment should be exercised in the selection and application of all traffic control systems for railroad-highway grade crossings. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-901. Legal authority |
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The determination of need and selection of devices at a grade crossing shall be made by the public agency with jurisdictional authority. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981) |
| Sec. 14-298-902. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-903. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-904. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-905. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-906. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-907. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-908. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 23, 2005; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-909. Operation |
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(a) Sequence of Operation (Flashing Lights): Automatic railroad flashing lights shall operate for a minimum of 29 seconds before the train enters the crossing. The operation shall continue until the train clears the crossing. When railroad flashing lights are activated by key, push button or an island type circuit, the flashing lights shall operate for a minimum of 20 seconds before the train enters the crossing. (b) Sequence of Operation (Gates): Railroad gates shall operate for a minimum of 29 seconds before the train enters the crossing. The following sequence within the 29 seconds shall occur: (1) The gates shall begin to lower approximately 7 seconds after activation of railroad flashing lights and bells. (2) The gates shall reach the horizontal position approximately 17 seconds after activation of railroad flashing lights and bells. (3) The train shall enter the crossing approximately 12 seconds after the gates reach the horizontal position. The gates shall ascend to its upright position in not more than 12 seconds after the train clears the crossing, and the railroad flashing lights and bells shall cease operating. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-910. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Repealed January 14, 2013) |
| Sec. 14-298-911. [Repealed] |
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Repealed January 14, 2013. |
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(Effective November 3, 1981; Amended December 9, 1999; Repealed January 14, 2013) |